CHAMPs

Definition
  • Conversation: can a student talk to each other during this activity?
  • Help: how can students get questions answered during this activity/transition? How do they get my attention?
  • Activity: What is the expected end product?
  • Movement: Can students move about during this activity?
  • Participation: What does appropriate student behavior for this activity look/sound like?

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Beginning of Class
Only if gathering materials
Wait until I have finished speaking unless it benefits everyone
Whatever the board says to do
To their seats or to gather materials.
No bathroom breaks
Read the board, follow its instructions, and prepare for Mr Bair to speak when the bell rings
Lecture
Only if gathering materials
Ask Mr Bair by calling his name or raising hand
Notes
Only emergency bathroom breaks
Head up. Notes being written. Actively listening. Asking questions.
Group Work
Mostly about the assignment
Ask your neighbor first, then Mr Bair
assignment finished according to directions
To gather materials.
Bathroom breaks as needed
following directions and completing the assignment
Lab
Mostly about the Lab
Ask your neighbor first, then Mr. Bair
Lab performed according to the instructions
To gather materials.
Bathroom as needed
Carefully following instructions and finishing the lab
Tests
No
Ask Mr Bair at his desk
a passing grade
To gather materials and turn in tests. Only emergency bathroom breaks
Studying 1 hour minimum before and doing your best
Class Announcements
Conversations need to quickly end and be done until the announcement is over
Wait until I have finished speaking unless it benefits everyone
understanding of what has been said
none
Quickly getting silent, then quietly listening
Video
Only if gathering materials
Ask your neighbor first, then Mr. Bair
questions answered or notes
To gather materials
Bathroom breaks as needed
Heads up, quietly listening, and completing notes or questions